Capitol Hill Action Open & Scholastic

Capitol Hill Thursday Action Open & Scholastic Chess Tournament

Thursday July 3, 2025

♟ US Chess Federation (USCF) Rated Tournament
(All players must have current USCF membership!)

📍 Location: The Consortium
201 Massachusetts Ave NE (2nd & D Streets NE, Lower Level)
Washington, D.C. 20002

- 4 Guaranteed Games (Swiss System format – 4 rounds total)

- G/25; d5 (25 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)

- Cash Prizes & Scholastic Trophies

- Open to all ages and skill levels

🧠 Sections:

- Open Section: All ages welcome

- Scholastic Sections: K–1, K–3, K–5, K–8 
  (Play up allowed. No playing down.)

🕒 Schedule:

- Check-In: 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM

- Round 1: 6:30 PM sharp

- Rounds 2–4: Start ASAP after previous game

- Optional ½-point bye for Round 1 or Round 4 (must request at registration or at check in)

🏆 Prizes:

Open Section (based on 30 players):
🥇 1st Place – $200 🥈 2nd Place – $100 🎖 Top U1600 – $75

Scholastic Sections:
Trophies awarded to Top 3 in each division:
🏅 K–1 🏅 K–3 🏅 K–5 🏅 K–8

💵 Entry Fees:

- $25 Online Registration – Highly encouraged!

- $35 At the Door – Space may be limited

✅ Register Here:
https://generalschedulingpage.as.me/events

🍽 Food available for purchase at the venue!

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]